Queen Alexandra's 62nd Birthday Observed Across England
Special to the Star from London reports Queen Alexandra’s 62nd birthday celebrated with hearty tributes across the kingdom. At Sandringham she hosted tea for all estate children, personally supervising proceedings. Born December 1, 1844, she is the wife of King Edward VII and mother to six children, including George, Victoria, and Maud.
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Maud
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Queen's Birthday Celebrated in the Dominion
The queen's birthday was celebrated in Toronto with a 21 gun artillery salute in Queen's Park and flags displayed on all public buildings.
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Atlanta Negro Attacker Convicted and Sentenced to Hang
Tenacious jury verdict in Atlanta finds Will Johnson guilty of two assaults on Mrs Hambree and Mrs Camp. Johnson is sentenced to be hanged January 4, marking a final outcome in the case arising from June and October attacks.
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Star
Atlanta
Will Johnson
I. Hambree
J. N. Camp
Lovey Mary Becomes Mrs Frederick Thompson in NY
Miss Mabel Taliferro known as Lovey Mary in Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch married Frederick Thompson after a brief romance carried on during an automobile tour. The wedding closes a short courtship that captivated theater circles in New York on December 1.
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Star
New York
Mabel Taliferro
Frederick Thompson
Taliferro
Mary
Mrs. Wiggs
the Cabbage Patch
Tragic Atlanta Murder Suicide After Hatchet Fight
In Atlanta on December 1, Mrs. John F. Cooper was found hacked nearly to pieces in her home after a desperate fight with her drunken husband who used a hatchet and a 32 caliber revolver. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot believed to have followed his wife’s death. No witnesses exist and the motive remains unknown. The couple’s children found the bodies on a bed.
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Star
Atlanta
John F. Cooper
Cooper
Yolande Degg Sentenced to 23 Years in Womack Murder
Gadsden December 1 Yolande Degg an Anniston woman found guilty of the murder of Aubrey Womack near Ly two years ago was sentenced to twenty three years in the penitentiary. The verdict surprised many as she had been expected to receive a light sentence on self defense claims. Degg has lived in Anniston while on bond of 2500 dollars since the tragedy in a house kept by her.
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Yolande Degg
Anniston
Aubrey Womack
Degg
Movement to Create New Ward in Model City
A push to split the large First ward into First and Sixth wards gains supporters from both sides of Noble street. Prominent citizens back the plan, arguing better representation and more local improvements west of Noble street. No petition yet as organizers gauge voter support before launching a campaign.
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Model City
Noble Street
New corps of officers soon at L & N railroad
As soon as the Union depot offices are ready or by December 9 the L and N Railroad will appoint an assistant superintendent at Anniston with a trainmaster chief dispatcher and three others to manage main line and branches between Boyles and Calera via Anniston. J N Teague is said to become assistant superintendent and Trainmaster Teague confirms the report. Superintendent T E Brooks visited and together they inspected improvements at the Louisville and Nashville general office, while the old transportation office renovation progresses rapidly with new compartments planned next week.
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L. & N. Railroad Company
Anniston
Boyles
Calera
J. N. Teague
Teague
T. E. Brooks
Louisville & Nashville
Bank robber Jesse Harris shoots self at Bendena bank
In Bendena Kan on December 1 Jesse Harris, a noted bank thief, tried to rob the Bendena Bank. Trapped by the bank president and cashier, he chose suicide over capture as escape proved impossible.
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Dee
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Wireless method in Cuba tested by U S government
The United States government shipped portable wireless telegraph outfits to Cuba to test replacing visual signaling in field work. The sets weigh under 300 pounds with battery and can be carried on a mule. They have an estimated range of about 200 miles.
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Star
Washington
United States
Cuba
Colonel Macklin Retires After 43 Years Service
Washington dispatch reports Colonel James E. Macklin of the Fourth Infantry retires today after 43 years on active duty. A Civil War veteran, he ends a long career marked by service and duty in the army.
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Star
Washington
James E. Macklin
Fourth Infantry
First Ward Votes Hint at Strong East-Side Support
The First ward recorded 428 votes, trailing the other four wards by 543. It exceeded the Second and Fourth wards combined by 88 while they totaled 390, and it nears half the five ward total. Some east Noble street gentlemen favor the measure, potentially ensuring success unless unexpected changes arise.
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Finger Print Record System Adopted by Navy Enlistes
Washington December 1 The Navy Department directs that starting today every man enlisting or re enlisting shall have his fingerprints and personal description recorded and sent to the Bureau of Navigation. The system mirrors the army's method and will standardize identification in naval service.
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Star
Washington
Navy Department
Bureau of Navigation
Navy
Army
Roosevelt Wedding Anniversary Won Secret Gift Planned
Washington December 1 It is reported that the president and Mrs Roosevelt will mark their twentieth wedding anniversary with a quiet White House gathering. The president’s gift to Mrs Roosevelt remains confidential but is likely a diamond ornament in line with his past custom for presents on special occasions.
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The
Star
Washington
Warnock Estate Sold In Court House Auction
An administrator's sale at the courthouse today sold the Warnock estate at good prices. Judge D. B. Blackwell served as auctioneer.
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Warnock
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Blackwell
Californians Resist Japanese Commercial Invasion
Congressman Hayes of California arrives in Washington to push anti-Japanese immigration legislation. He asserts California will not yield to foreign influence and warns against economic invasion comparable to an armed conquest. He describes Californians as defending their home and readiness to oppose orientalization and foreign competition.
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Star
Washington
Congressman Hayes
California
Hayes
Forecast for Anniston and vicinity turns colder Sunday
Partly cloudy tonight followed by a cooler day on Sunday for Anniston and surrounding areas. Temperatures trend downward with light winds and no precipitation expected.
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Anniston
Funeral in Washington for Samuel Spencer of Southern Railway
The funeral for Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway who died in the Sawyers Virginia collision will be held at St John’s church in Washington at 2 p m tomorrow with Rev Roxland Smith officiating. The burial is private. For five minutes at 2 p m all Southern Railway trains and machinery will halt in respect. Active pallbearers are ten of the oldest negro porters. honorary pallbearers include vice presidents and officials of J D Morgan and other New York financiers.
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Star
Washington
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
Sawyers
St. John’s Church
Roxland
Smith
Southern
E J. Dierpont Morgan
New York
Fifty Eight Years of Imperial Rule Anniversary
Vienna marks the 58th year of Emperor Francis Joseph I's reign as he nears accession anniversary. By contrast Belgium's Leopold II has ruled 40 years and Sweden's Oscar II thirty three years.
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Dee
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Leopold
Belgium
Oscar
Sweden
Prominent Elks to Attend Memorial in Anniston
Elks from Gadsden, Talladega, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Oxford and other places will gather tomorrow afternoon at 4 in the Noble Street Theater for memorial services honoring Anniston lodge No. 189 departed members. The ceremony will feature an enhanced musical program and addresses by Hon. H. D. McCarty and Hon. Alto V. Lee of Gadsden.
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Jacksonville
Piedmont
Oxford
Noble Street
Anniston Lodge No
H. D. McCarty
Alto V. Lee
Gadsden
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